Shanghai is a truly international city. I could see the outside influences everywhere, but especially in the architecture. It's beautiful, frenetic, and a little overwhelming. I went with my coworker, Abby, a quiet, young Chinese woman whose easy-going and see-the-good-in-everything nature made her the best travel companion.

I love the mash of time & culture in this picture.

Lovely. What you can't see is the crush of people behind me.

We took these organic coconuts on the train!

Abby & her best friend. They took me to Beer Lady, a famous beer spot.